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Market MapVermontEssex

Essex County

VermontPopulation: 5,976
51
/100
Hold
#531 of 1,000 counties
#4 in Vermont (14 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$214,733
Median Home Price
8% below national median
$12,751/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
51/100
51
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
37/100

Based on -2.7% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
72/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.9x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-2.7% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
5,976
Median Income
$55,247
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.9x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
OrangeVT
54$325,123Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentEssexVT
51$214,733Est. pending—Hold
ChittendenVT
51$503,703$2,4125.75%HoldView
AddisonVT
50$407,598Est. pending—HoldView
BenningtonVT
49$357,738$1,5545.21%HoldView
Grand IsleVT
49$435,893Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldEssex is a neutral market.

Essex County in Vermont scores 51/100, ranking #531 of 1,000 US counties (top 70%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Essex with stronger cash flow

  • Chittenden County for cash-flow rentals
  • Bennington County for cash-flow rentals

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Essex vs Chittenden for rentals
  • Essex vs Addison for rentals
  • Essex vs Bennington for rentals
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